Tuesday’s high schools: Granby knocks off Hampshire in girls basketball

The Granby girls basketball jumped on Hampshire Regional early, then held on in the second half en route to a 44-37 victory in Granby.

The Rams took a 23-13 lead at halftime and withstood a strong second half by the Raiders.

Brooke Labrie led Granby (3-0) with 12 points and four steals, while Rebecca Sapoukey added 10. Sapoukey and Briannah Mercier played strong defense inside on Sarah Kober, who was held to 11 points for Hampshire (2-2).

Amanda Calvo had 11 points to lead the Red Hawks (1-2, 0-2), who shot 8 of 51 from the floor.

Monson 63, Holyoke Catholic 20 — Kyra Robins had six points but the Gaels (3-2) struggled in the road loss.

Gateway Regional 24, Pioneer Christian 13 — Brooke Fairman had team-highs with nine points and 12 rebounds for the Gators (1-1, 1-0 Tri-County) in the win at First Baptist Community Center in East Longmeadow.

Greenfield 36, Smith Academy 32 — Ashley Higgins hit double digits for the first time this season with 11 points, but the Falcons (1-3) dropped a close one at home.

Jen Adamites and Emi Barker had six apiece in the loss.

Franklin Tech 37, Smith Vocational 14 — Zully Ortiz and Ericka Golaski had two points and 10 rebounds each for the Vikings (0-2, 0-1 Tri-County) in the home loss.